Ontario Construction News
EnerQuality says it has labelled the 90,000th home to the ENERGY STAR for New Homes standard. The organization says it will celebrate the milestone, as well as achievements of building leaders and innovators through its first Virtual EQ Awards on Sept. 22.
Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, will deliver opening remarks to share his outlook on the industry and to congratulate the winners.
“I am proud to be a part of this event and recognize the builders, energy advisors, and manufacturers who have chosen to participate in EnerQuality’s certifications and reduce their carbon footprint,” Yurek said in a statement.
“As committed to in our Made-in-Ontario Environmental Plan, our government is working to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse emissions and helping communities and families prepare for the effects of our changing climate. When looking ahead on what it will take to create healthier communities, becoming energy certified is a significant action that each company can take to do their part to help reach this collective goal.”
EnerQuality has been operating its programs since 1998. In 2005, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) partnered with EnerQuality to develop and pilot the ENERGY STAR for New Homes program before a nationwide rollout.
“To label 90,000 homes is an astounding feat considering the homes must meet strict energy performance standards and be third-party validated,” EnerQuality says in its statement. “EnerQuality is now doing the same with the ENERGY STAR Multifamily Highrise program. Impressively, 17 builders have voluntarily opted over 2,000 units into the program to date.”
Steering committee members who helped to bring this program to life will be honoured at the awards.
EnerQuality also listed its award finalists:
2019 Hall of Fame Award
Doug Tarry will receive of the 2019 Hall of Fame Award. As the vice-president of operations for Doug Tarry Homes, a second-generation builder of Net Zero and the CHBA Net Zero Home labelling Program, Tarry has helped to raise awareness and propel energy-savings initiatives within the company and is committed to building only homes to the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program and ENERGY STAR standards, EnerQuality says in its award citation.
“He initiated Project HOPE, a three-day Net Zero “home build” fundraising effort to help a family in need in his community. In addition, he is the founder of HOPE AGUA VITA, a fundraising effort taking volunteers to Puerto Rico to rebuild homes after Hurricane Maria.
Tarry is also the co-owner of Graphenstone Canada, an ecological paint and specialty coating company with zero VOCs and with the ability to absorb CO2. He is the past president of the Ontario Home Builder Association (OHBA), a two-time Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) National Grand SAM Award Winner, the current OHBA technical committee chair, , and is part of the CHBA’s Net Zero and Technical Research Councils.
Other 2019 award categories and finalist include:
Best Green Marketing Campaign
Acorn Developments – NetZero Ready Showcase Homes Launch
Great Gulf – Active House Symposium Campaign
Molinaro Group – Illumina Burlington’s New Light
Builder Achievement
Doug Tarry – Doug Tarry Homes
Jennifer Weatherston – Claxton + Marsh
Roy Nandram – RND Construction Ltd.
Building Innovation – Low-Rise
Claxton + Marsh – Heritage Lake Estates
Great Gulf – Active House
Minto Communities Canada – Glen Agar
Building Innovation – High-Rise
Minto Communities Canada – Minto Yorkville Park
Molinaro Group – Paradigm
Tridel – Innovation Suite
Champion of the Year
Antonio Muto – Lakeview Homes
Jennifer Weatherston – Claxton + Marsh
Roy Nandram – RND Construction Ltd.
Energy Advisor of the Year
Don Buchan – Buchan, Lawton, Parent Ltd.
Mehmet Ferdiner – Building Knowledge Canada
Sacha Klein – A&J Energy Consultants
EnerQuality’s ENERGY STAR for New Homes – Large Volume Builder
Activa
Mattamy Homes
Minto Communities Canada
EnerQuality’s ENERGY STAR for New Homes – Mid Volume Builder
Acorn Developments
Doug Tarry Homes
Huron Creek Developments
EnerQuality’s ENERGY STAR for New Homes – Small/Custom Builder
Claxton + Marsh
Corvinelli Homes
Terra View Custom Homes Ltd.
Green Renovation Project of the Year
Eurodale Design + Build – Conscience Calling
Steve Snider Construction – Hoogers Residence
Steve Snider Construction – Lakeview Farm
HBA of the Year
Greater Ottawa HBA
Simcoe County HBA
St. Thomas Elgin HBA
Licensed Professional of the Year
Luka Matutinovic – Purpose Building Inc.
Wil Beardmore – Bluewater Energy
Net Zero Builder
Claxton + Marsh – Heritage Lake Estates
Minto Communities Canada – Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Net Zero Dream Home
Terra View Custom Homes Ltd. – Hart Village
Ontario Green Builder of the Year – Low-Rise
Acorn Developments
Great Gulf
RND Construction Ltd.
Ontario Green Builder of the Year Mid or High-Rise
FRAM + Slokker
Minto Communities Canada
Tridel
People’s Choice
Acorn Developments
FRAM + Slokker
Great Gulf
Minto Communities Canada
RND Construction Ltd.
Tridel
Product Innovation – Low-Rise (OBC Part 9)
DAVESDUCTS – AEROSEAL
Greyter Water Systems – The Greyter HOME
iGEN Technologies – i2 Self Powered Heating Solution
Product Innovation – High-Rise (OBC Part 3)
DAVESDUCTS – AEROSEAL
Dörken Systems Inc. – DELTA – NaturaDrain
Owens Corning Canada – Thermafiber RainBarrier ci High Compressive Mineral Wool Insulation
Awards to be presented that are selected by Enbridge Gas
- Optimum Home Award
- Savings by Design – Affordable Housing Award
- Savings by Design – Commercial Award
- Savings by Design – Residential Award
Awards to be presented that are selected by EnerQuality
- EQ Industry Partner
- Hall of Fame
- Impact Award
- Leader of the Year
For more information on the EQ Awards and to register, visit www.enerquality.ca
The awards program will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., via a live video broadcast with a virtual Networking Lounge taking place prior from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Registration is free; however, guests are encouraged to donate the cost of their ticket ($29.99) to Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization helping families in need.
You can register at this link.